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[Blizzard]

The Livejournal remark was a reference to the style in which devs post/blog about their Steam rejection.

Judging from some of the GAF posters who have made games that have been rejected by Steam (I think Oil Blue and Gunman Clive were two such games), the issue to developers is more the near complete silence from Valve than the rejection itself.

Say Valve sent you an email saying "Hey, our person assigned to check your game out thought it was terrible. It was buggy, crashed, and the graphics look like they were created by a child in MS Paint. It doesn't deserve to be on our high-quality store." I think that the developers would be happier to hear that since they at least would know that Valve reviewed it, and have some idea as to why.

Similarly, if users reject games on Greenlight, at least maybe there will be some way for them to post comments as to why. Granted, it's the internet, so presumably 85% of the comments will be ASCII art penises and racial slurs, but at least it's some feedback.

 

[Dog Problems]

Judging from some of the GAF posters who have made games that have been rejected by Steam (I think Oil Blue and Gunman Clive were two such games), the issue to developers is more the near complete silence from Valve than the rejection itself.

Say Valve sent you an email saying "Hey, our person assigned to check your game out thought it was terrible. It was buggy, crashed, and the graphics look like they were created by a child in MS Paint. It doesn't deserve to be on our high-quality store." I think that the developers would be happier to hear that since they at least would know that Valve reviewed it, and have some idea as to why.

Similarly, if users reject games on Greenlight, at least maybe there will be some way for them to post comments as to why. Granted, it's the internet, so presumably 85% of the comments will be ASCII art penises and racial slurs, but at least it's some feedback.

The amount of penises can represent how liked the games are.

 

[Stumpokapow]

What game is the 3.629 * 10^6 kilogram elephant in the room? Minecraft wasn't rejected, so I'm assuming it's something else...?

That's what I meant, Minecraft. Like I said, not rejected by Valve, just doesn't need Steam. But what I meant is that after Greenlight, Minecraft is probably the only significant indie game not going to be on Steam.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Haven't been paying attention. So is Darksiders II getting a patch, or is that just rumor?

It's left a very positive initial impression on me. And the 660ti tears it up in 1080P 3D. But even though Nvidia released an official 305.68 driver for the 660ti, it doesn't have any 3D Vision profile. And I not sure there's much that can be done until Vigil releases a patch with more options/config (the shadows are a major issue at the moment).

I'm thinking I should just let it sit and see if these things can't be sorted out before playing.

 

[Stallion Free]

Judging from some of the GAF posters who have made games that have been rejected by Steam (I think Oil Blue and Gunman Clive were two such games), the issue to developers is more the near complete silence from Valve than the rejection itself.

Say Valve sent you an email saying "Hey, our person assigned to check your game out thought it was terrible. It was buggy, crashed, and the graphics look like they were created by a child in MS Paint. It doesn't deserve to be on our high-quality store." I think that the developers would be happier to hear that since they at least would know that Valve reviewed it, and have some idea as to why.

Similarly, if users reject games on Greenlight, at least maybe there will be some way for them to post comments as to why. Granted, it's the internet, so presumably 85% of the comments will be ASCII art penises and racial slurs, but at least it's some feedback.

Gee thanks for explaining that to me, I never could have come to that conclusion myself while still finding a certain amount of amusement in the "pity me" tone in which they post it.

 

[Hellix]

Just saw this in Steam registry: 16254 Borderlands 2 Early Access 2012-08-22 23:15:58

Could it be you can play the game a week earlier if you pre-ordered on Steam?

 

[barnone]

Can anyone tell me why Civ 5, Kane and Lynch, and Payday are downloading on my Steam account even though I have bought none?

Free weekend for all 3?

 

[Uriah]

So Steam has really been buggy for me lately and I want to re-install. Is there a way to do so without having to re-download all my games?

 

[vazel]

So Steam has really been buggy for me lately and I want to re-install. Is there a way to do so without having to re-download all my games?

Just delete clientregistry.blob. That always fixes any issues I'm having.

 

[IblisGinjo]

Just saw this in Steam registry: 16254 Borderlands 2 Early Access 2012-08-22 23:15:58

Could it be you can play the game a week earlier if you pre-ordered on Steam?

Good find, I hope so.

 

[Sarcasm]

If I get a new hard drive (I have steam on a second partition on my main hdd) and going to use other for OS (while deleteing the first partition on current HD) how will I keep my games and steam fine? I really don't want to download 600gb again...

 

[amrod]

Just saw this in Steam registry: 16254 Borderlands 2 Early Access 2012-08-22 23:15:58

Could it be you can play the game a week earlier if you pre-ordered on Steam?

Hope not.. mine is on greenmangaming

 

[Hellix]

Hope not.. mine is on greenmangaming

Same here. I doubt they would release the steam keys earlier too.

 

[The Wizard]

Just saw this in Steam registry: 16254 Borderlands 2 Early Access 2012-08-22 23:15:58

Could it be you can play the game a week earlier if you pre-ordered on Steam?

Probably early access to a demo, similar to the Duke Nukem Early access code you got for buying Borderlands GOTY.
Edit: Ooh, just saw "KOTR2" in the registry.

 

[zkylon]

Edit: Ooh, just saw "KOTR2" in the registry.

Nice, finally. The only Obsidian game I'm missing... (I just realized I have all others in both boxed and Steam versions...) (nevermind, I don't have DSIII retail either...)

 

[TouchMyBox]

Nice, just in time for the release of the restoration mod.

We can finally enjoy best KOTOR again.

(unless we're assuming things and you're talking about Kingdoms of the Realm 2)

 

[Blizzard]

I thought the KOTOR 2 restoration mod was released like a year ago? Or is there a new version?

 

[SteveWinwood]

I thought the KOTOR 2 restoration mod was released like a year ago? Or is there a new version?

New and final version came out a month or two ago.

Edit: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484253

 

[JaseC]

So Steam has really been buggy for me lately and I want to re-install. Is there a way to do so without having to re-download all my games?

Just delete clientregistry.blob. That always fixes any issues I'm having.

If this doesn't work, move your steamapps folder elsewhere (root of the drive, for example), reinstall Steam, and move it back.

 

[graywolf323]

what's the best deal for Borderlands 2?

 

[JaseC]

what's the best deal for Borderlands 2?

UK four-pack (approx. $35) or a GMG pre-purchase with the code DERHE-RRDER-RINGE ($40).

 

[Nabs]

Just saw this in Steam registry: 16254 Borderlands 2 Early Access 2012-08-22 23:15:58

Could it be you can play the game a week earlier if you pre-ordered on Steam?

A bunch of games get an early access sub. It could be for Press.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

UK four-pack (approx. $35) or a GMG pre-purchase with the code DERHE-RRDER-RINGE ($40).

Done.

 

[JaseC]

Trine 2 is $3.75 over at GamersGate.

 

[YianGaruga]

Trine 2 is $3.75 over at GamersGate.

Was just going to post this. Absolute steal.

 

[jediyoshi]

Trine 2 is $3.75 over at GamersGate.

Woo, thanks. And to think I just ate 3 times worth that in fast food for dinner.

edit: weird they put a time delay on giving the actual key after purchase

 

[Glass Rebel]

Can anyone tell me why Civ 5, Kane and Lynch, and Payday are downloading on my Steam account even though I have bought none?

Free weekend for all 3?

I'll admit, every time K&L is on sale I struggle hard not to buy it. It's supposed to be awful but it's also one of the few games with local co-op.

 

[DOA]

I'll admit, every time K&L is on sale I struggle hard not to buy it. It's supposed to be awful but it's also one of the few games with local co-op.

i've played both games of K&L and didn't find it awful. actually the games are very entertaining.

 

[JaseC]

Quote for a World of Goo/Anomaly: Warzone Earth/Osmos/Edge key. Edit: Gone.

edit: weird they put a time delay on giving the actual key after purchase

Bugger, I thought that was no longer the case.

 

[Milamber]

Quote for a World of Goo/Anomaly: Warzone Earth/Osmos/Edge key.

Thanks, got it.

 

[JaseC]

Thanks, got it.

No worries.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I wish the store page has a quick Workshop link.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

I wish the store page has a quick Workshop link.

Beta.

 

[Glass Rebel]

i've played both games of K&L and didn't find it awful. actually the games are very entertaining.

You're not making my life any easier!

 

[derFeef]

I'll admit, every time K&L is on sale I struggle hard not to buy it. It's supposed to be awful but it's also one of the few games with local co-op.

K&L 1 is really cool but has controll issues.
K&L 2 is bombast action with great style but is really short.
I like those games.

 

[ngt]

I'll admit, every time K&L is on sale I struggle hard not to buy it. It's supposed to be awful but it's also one of the few games with local co-op.

Buy them when you got a chance. I played both and they were very enjoyable. I really hope they will make K&L3.

Kane and Lynch are two awesome main characters, I still remember a mission in a bank from K&L1.
The 'old amateur VHS tape' style of the K&L2 is truly unique.

 

[Glass Rebel]

K&L 1 is really cool but has controll issues.
K&L 2 is bombast action with great style but is really short.
I like those games.

Buy them when you got a chance. I played both and they were very enjoyable. I really hope they will make K&L3.

Kane and Lynch are two awesome main characters, I still remember a mission in a bank from K&L1.
The 'old amateur VHS tape' style of the K&L2 is truly unique.

Damn you guys.

It looks like K&L2 has no couch co-op though. Bummer.

Edit: Unrelated but this made me laugh

 

[derFeef]

Left 4 Dead reality sense. A feature for L4D3 with Valve wearable computing?

 

[ngt]

Polish store gry-online.pl is having few Steam titles on sale:

Each title is 9.90 PLN which makes roughly $3.10

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Gold Edition
Homefront

Full list (note: CoH is not for Steam):
http://sklep.gry-online.pl/Lista.aspx?kat=341

They accept payments by PayPal.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Shit I'd pay 3 bucks for homefront.

Anyone have any experiences with the store there? I don't need another call from my bank.

 

[MMBosstones86]

Polish store gry-online.pl is having few Steam titles on sale:

Each title is 9.90 PLN which makes roughly $3.10

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Gold Edition
Homefront

Full list (note: CoH is not for Steam):
http://sklep.gry-online.pl/Lista.aspx?kat=341

They accept payments by PayPal.

pretty decent stuff there. anyone speak polish?

 

[drizzle]

Too bad I already bought SPOYCE MUHREENS for 7,50 before the Steam sale (and didn't even install it yet).

Everything else is passable.

Maybe Dawn of War, but not for me.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Kane and Lynch 2 is pretty great if you can get it for around a fiver. It's not crazy awesome or anything but the video compression effects are cool and it doesn't overstay it's welcome.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Beta.

Ah, so it's in community, but still need to go to the hub instead of at the home page :/

 

[Tambini]

Would anyone like a 75% Portal 2 voucher?

 

[ngt]

Shit I'd pay 3 bucks for homefront.

Anyone have any experiences with the store there? I don't need another call from my bank.

They are a very well known in Poland. It's one of the biggest game sites there and they are owners of the http://www.gamepressure.com/ site.

pretty decent stuff there. anyone speak polish?

Actually I do

 

[catabarez]

Wait is K&L on sale? I've been meaning to pick it up.

 

[kswiston]

Now that people are actually talking about K&L, maybe I will ask this again:

I am having some graphical issues with Kane and Lynch 2 on Steam. The first chapter worked fine with no hiccups. However, when chapter 2 starts, I am greeted with a black screen during the chapters' opening cutscene. Characters are talking in the background but there is no video. When the game actually starts back up (a chase level from the sound of it), all I can see is a foggy blue sky and my aiming cursor. No character models, backgrounds or other objects are viable. I know that the game is still running since I can hear that I am being shot.

I played around with some of the graphical settings with little luck. I am running Win7 64bit on a Phenom II X4 945, with a GTX 560.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Oh hell yeah. Be Mine Bundle 4 is up and Revelations 2012 is one of the games. Bundle of the forever?

 

[Wok]

Oh hell yeah. Be Mine Bundle 4 is up and Revelations 2012 is one of the games. Bundle of the forever?

Thanks for the info. I cannot wait to check the textures.

And I was checking whether the greenlight bundle was up. Sad news: they have been DDOSed. Good news: they delay just a bit.